Located on the coast, The Steamer Inn offers a warm welcome with breakfast and kids' meals at its on-site restaurant. Take in the ocean views from the terrace or unwind with a drink at the bar. With free WiFi in public areas, you'll stay connected throughout your stay.
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 145 min drive
Sandown Brading Station - 10 min drive
Shanklin Station - 13 min walk
Lake Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
The Falcon - 10 min walk
Bayside Fish & Chips - 4 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 8 min walk
The Steamer Inn
Fishermans Cottage - 3 min walk
About this property
The Steamer Inn
Enjoy your visit to Shanklin with a stay at The Steamer Inn. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Onsite self parking (fees apply)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Parking
Self parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
The Steamer Inn Inn
The Steamer Inn Shanklin
The Steamer Inn Inn Shanklin
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Steamer Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Steamer Inn?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Steamer Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Steamer Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near The Steamer Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Steamer Inn like?
The Steamer Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Shanklin Beach and 8 minutes' walk from Shanklin Chine.
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Reviews
The Steamer Inn Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
8.4
Eco-friendliness
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The restaurant served excellent food with a big choice at reasonable prices, and the staff were attentive and welcoming. (4 reviews)
The property has a lovely beachside location with direct access to the beach and stunning sea views. (4 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent, with a range of options, good quality, and friendly service. (6 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Breakfast
Food
Location
Ocean view
Sea
Balcony
View
Islands
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
Staff very friendly,make you feel so welcome,service and food very good room clean and bed comfy,balcony with sea view,,stones throw from beach,would definitely stay here again.
alan
alan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2025
View was fantastic, staff were very friendly and very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable but a bit outdated. Would stay there again.
Sharon
Sharon, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Amazing place the steamer
Our stay was fantastic the room was lovely and clean and the staff were amazing so helpful being on the seafront was a bonus we ate every night there the food was fantastic and well worth the money we have just come back from a lovely long weekend and already planning to go back there next year
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
Seaside stay
Lovely few days stay by the sea
Kim
Kim, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Fantastic 4 day stay, staff were amazingly helpful, restaurant could not fault the food, would thoroughly recomend
graeme
graeme, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Xmas stay
Right in sea front
Beautiful scenery and helpful staff
Decorating was great really got Xmas spirit
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Really lovely place to relax
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
A very good location
Ahmad
Ahmad, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2024
I loved it
Great little pub. Good food .. great service. The room i stayed in was quite small, but the bathroon was well equiped and very clean.
michele
michele, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Well run, all staff courteous and helpful. Good food and well located in the centre of Shanklin.
Edward
Edward, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 27, 2024
helpful and kind staff, great room, seaside view. free breakfast
Rosemary
Rosemary, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2023
We had room 3 great location & spectacular view
Breakfast was top quality and staff were good & friendly
Mandy
Mandy, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2024
Thank you for looking after me during my stay! Food was delicious! A Must visit for a wonderful experience.
Joan
Joan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2023
Excellent Highly recommended!!
Excellent Room lovely and warm! Excellent breakfast and the staff were really helpful!
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2024
Good friendly accommodation.
The Steamer was good accommodation, clean, tidy and good location. Parking is a bit of a chore but close.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2023
Very friendly and accommodating.
Dawn
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2024
I am on my own having lost my husband a few months ago and travelling on my own is a challenge at the moment, everyone made me welcome and feel safe ,staff very attentive and happy I felt very special
Marie
Marie, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2024
Perfect location looking across the Esplanade to the sea front. Excellent food served all day in a relaxed atmosphere by attentive staff. This great venue attracted a lot on non-resident customers and there was a real buzz as guests enjoyed their relaxed meal eating great food and enjoying a wide variety from the bar.. As residents we were recognised and welcomed and felt very looked after. This was a great base to explore the Island from,
Adrian
Adrian, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2024
Fantastic view from our room and the terraces, easy to walk to Shanklin or Sandown or use the buses. Its about time the woodchip was removed and the carpet replaced in the bedroom, but it was otherwise great as was the bathroom. Balcony had great sea view.
Food in restaurant was consistently good.
John
John, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
Chilled out, comfortable stay in a great location
I was made to feel very comfortable as a lady solo traveller, everyone was very friendly especially the lady that served the breakfast. The food was amazing and being seated in a nice little table in the corner was perfect for me and I didn't feel isolated.... thank you so much. The view was amazing from the balcony and so nice to hear the waves whilst in bed. Will definitely be back, great stay!!
Teresa
Teresa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2023
A real Gem.
Off season visit but the Steamer was really cosy. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was immaculately clean and the view over the bay fabulous. A real gem and will definitely be back
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2023
We were there to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary as we stayed there 50years ago, and a few times since, the last time in the 90s.We have been coming back every year since, we just love the Island, we had the best time and staff were lovely, so helpful and friendly, food was fantastic too.So thank you Georgina and staff for having and looking after us
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2023
Quality accommodation and great experience.
Lovely place to stay. Room was spotless and comfy. Bed very comfortable. Had a balcony which overlooked the Esplanade which was nice. Breakfast and meals were excellent quality and had breakfast overlooking the beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
A lovely break away, would recommend and visit again.
Janet
Janet, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2023
Lovely Stay
We had a lovely stay at The Steamer Inn. We were off season so it was quiet and very chilled. The staff were so lovely and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. It was just a very nice experience.
Zara
Zara, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2023
5 day break
Wonderful, friendly staff. Rooms very clean but a bit tired. Breakfast was fab and very filling. Food in general very good and big portions. Would definitely recommend and we look forward to going back at some point.